Congress · 117th Congress
Klobuchar, Murkowski raise concerns over work permit delays
A bipartisan pair of senators raised concerns about work permit delays at USCIS that they say has hurt Ukrainian refugees.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House prepping stopgap funding bill through mid-December
House Democratic leaders are working on a plan to take up a temporary spending bill that would extend current funding levels through Dec. 16.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC advisers back use of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Moderna’s shot will be available to adults 18 and older, and Pfizer’s will be available to individuals 12 and older.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pentagon discloses a record rate of sexual assaults
Of all servicemembers, 8.4 percent of women and 1.5 percent of men said they had been assaulted or that someone had tried to assault them.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA greenlights new COVID-19 booster despite limited data
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization to Pfizer and Moderna for updated COVID-19 booster shots.
Policy · 117th Congress
Patient groups sue HHS over copay assistance rule
Insurers argue that drug companies’ copay assistance programs allow drug companies to steer patients toward expensive brand-name drugs.
Policy · 117th Congress
EPA proposes hazardous designation for two ‘forever chemicals’
The agency expects to propose national drinking water regulations for the PFAS chemicals later this year, with a final rule expected in 2023.
Policy · 117th Congress
Judge unseals Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit, with redactions
A federal magistrate judge released a significantly redacted FBI affidavit Friday that justified a search of Donald Trump’s private club.
Policy · 117th Congress
Inflation slowed in July as effects linger, agency reports
Inflation as measured by the Federal Reserve’s preferred indicators cooled down in July to a 6.3 percent year-over-year clip.
Policy · 117th Congress
Federal officials hopeful about monkeypox trajectory
The U.S. reported 17,000 cases of monkeypox as of Thursday, of the more than 46,700 cases detected globally.
Congress · 117th Congress
Earmarks’ future unclear as Republicans split ahead of midterms
Potential changes in control of one or both chambers could put earmarks for local projects on the chopping block.
Policy · 117th Congress
Western drought funding pushes feds and states to cooperate
The climate and social spending package boosted funding levels for Western drought projects to an unprecedented level.
Congress · 117th Congress
Reconciliation language shores up EPA clean air authority
The climate, health care and tax bill that became law last week may buttress the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden to cancel up to $20K student debt per borrower
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for eligible borrowers.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration issues final rule on protections for ‘Dreamers’
The Biden administration finalized a rule Wednesday to fortify the Obama-era DACA program as it faces legal challenges.
Policy · 117th Congress
Judge blocks HHS guidance on abortions as emergency care
The ruling argues that HHS guidance ignores provisions in a 1986 law stating the health of the fetus must be considered.Â
Policy · 117th Congress
Panel urges expanded free school meals ahead of hunger summit
Washington should expand school meals and establish a farmer corps of internships to help reduce hunger, a task force urged.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates urge FDA action to ease policing fears in menthol ban
An estimated 85 percent of Black smokers use menthols, according to the FDA, compared with 30 percent of white smokers.Â
Policy · 117th Congress
OMB: Deficits, growth lower in the near term, inflation up
The White House issued a brighter near-term picture for federal finances but a gloomier outlook for inflation and economic growth.
Policy · 117th Congress
For CDC, monkeypox prevention focus remains on vaccines
The Biden administration has focused on vaccination, but some worry that there's insufficient focus on prevention.